Recruitment partner · Portugal

Specialist recruitment in Portugal. We find the right professional.

Heilsa is a recruitment and headhunting agency specialising in Technology, Finance and Compliance roles, across any industry, for companies hiring in Portugal. We prioritise roles where English is the working language.

Roles we specialise in

Three specialisms. Any industry. Done properly.

Executive search and headhunting in Portugal

For senior and hard-to-fill roles, we run executive search on a retained or contingency basis. We map the market, approach people who aren’t looking for a job, and deliver a shortlist you can trust.

See how we work →
100+
Placements made
3
Specialisms — Technology, Finance and Compliance
3–5
CVs per shortlist. Never in bulk.
8+
International markets with recruitment experience

Why companies hire through Heilsa

We are not a generalist agency. We specialise in Technology, Finance and Compliance roles.

Focus
Deep knowledge of the roles

We know the employers, the candidates and what a strong professional looks like in every area we cover. We make placements — we don’t just post adverts.

Honest
No bulk CVs — ever

You receive 3–5 candidates we have personally assessed and who understand your business. Every candidate we present is a deliberate choice, not a database dump.

Fast
Network-led search

The best candidates aren’t on job boards. We reach them through relationships — which is why our searches move faster.

What clients say

Companies that have hired through Heilsa.

“We made seven hires in six months — a testament to Vassilis’s dedication and market knowledge. He also brings valuable market insight that has genuinely improved our recruitment strategy.”

Desmond Ng
Human Resources · Finalto
FinTech

“I worked with Vas on several roles and he was exceptional. He always puts clients and candidates first in everything he does. I can’t recommend him enough.”

Elysseos Odesseos
Senior Talent Acquisition · payabl.
FinTech

“Working with Vas was brilliant: always available, thoughtful and clear in his communication. We felt he was part of our team rather than an external recruiter.”

Tash Rebuck
Sales Expert · Helping founders fall in love with sales
Sales

“Instead of flooding us with CVs, he presents candidates who are well aligned with both the role and our company culture.”

Raluca Anghel
HR Manager · ProgressPlay
Technology

Ready for your next hire in Portugal?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Vas. No pitch and no obligation — just a conversation about who you need and how quickly we can move.

Free consultation · No obligation